NOV. 1-3 (Fri. – Sun.) (Int. – Adv.) CLIMBING & CAMPING @ Red River Gorge, KYCost: $115 // Sign-up by: Fri, Oct. 25 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Oct 29 at 6 pm
Join the Outdoor Rec. climbing team for a fall weekend of crushing at one of the country’s premier climbing destinations. We will depart Vanderbilt on Friday evening and drive to Slade Kentucky to camp for the night. Our next two days we will be spent sun up to sun down climbing and see us back in Nashville late on Sunday evening. This trip is designed for climbers of all abilities. So, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or looking to try your hand at the real thing for the first time, this is a trip not to be missed! Space is limited to 8 participants, so don’t delay! Estimated trip duration: 5 pm Fri. – 10 pm Sun

WINTER BREAK

DEC. 15 – 22, 2013 (Sun. – Sun.) (Intermediate to Advanced) CLIMBING & CAMPING @ Joshua Tree National Park, CACost: $610 + your RT airfare to Las Vegas // Sign-up by: Fri, Oct 18 / Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Oct. 23 at 5 pmCome join us at one of the BEST ROCK CLIMBING AREAS IN THE WORLD! J Tree has something for everyone with enough cracks, faces, roofs, arêtes and slabs to satisfy even the best climbers. With several thousand climbs to choose from, we will have no problem finding 5 star routes to enjoy all week. While we aren’t climbing we will be chilling in our group camp site nestled amongst the boulders and hiking trails. We will climb at J Tree for 3-4 days then head back to Vegas where we will get in some extra time climbing on the beautiful red sand stone of Red Rocks Conservation area before flying home. Plan to meet us in Las Vegas and then drive to the park. Prior climbing experience is required and participants should be able to comfortably climb 5.7 face and crack climbs. Trip is limited to 6 participants, so don’t delay.Cost includes: van transportation, food while camping, group equipment, climbing gear (except shoes), camping and entrance fees. Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE your flight to or from Las Vegas. More info & flight times will be discussed at the first Pre-Trip Meeting.

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To sign up for a trip, come to the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC), located on 2600 Children’s Way, kind of behind the Student Rec. Center, and pay a deposit or the full amount of the trip. The ORC accepts cash, check, and the Vanderbilt Commodore Card. For more info on trips, workshops, and equipment rentals, check out the web at www.vanderbilt.edu/outrec.